“Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” was written by Hank Williams and released in 1952, drawing on Cajun and Creole musical influences from Louisiana. The original recording by Hank Williams and His Drifting Cowboys became a major country hit that same year, later followed by milestone versions by Jo Stafford and Fats Domino, with subsequent interpretations by artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Emmylou Harris. If you enjoyed this, please share it so the music reaches more people. Deepest gratitude to my

Hank Williams Jr. - Jambalaya (On The Bayou) (1952) | 1950s MUSIC

1956 March 31 Brenda Lee makes her US television debut, singing an unrehearsed version of Hank Williams' "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" on ABC's Ozark Jamboree. | Rockabilly Italia